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BUILDERS An old man going a lone highway Came at evening cold and gray To a chasm vast and deep and wide. The old man crossed at the twilight dim. The sullen stream had no fear for him. But he turned when safe on the other side And built a bridge to span the tide. Old Man, said a fellow pilgrim near, You are wasting your strength with building hereg Your journey will end with the ending day, You never again will pass this way, You've crossed the chasm deep and wideg Why build you this bridge at eventide? The builder lifted his old gray head. Good friend, in the path l've come, he said, There followed after me today A youth whose feet must pass this wayg This chasm that has been as naught to me To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall beg He, too, must cross in the twilight dim. Good friend, I'm building this bridge for him. Certainly this poem teaches us an unforgettable lesson of unselfishness--- a Christian spirit of helpfulness. We at jefferson High School recognize and appre- ciate such an attitude day by day as we enjoy the fine friendships of classmates and teachers. To the class of 1948 we raise a note of praise. The graduating seniors not only have been cooperative, they have given us all a challenge. First, they de- serve recognition for hard work and harmony within their own group. Secondly, they merit our plaudits for a fine spirit of unselfishness. This class rated a first when they decided to purchase and present their memorial gift in the first semester of their Senior year. Their selection of a two-way inter communical system was indeed gratifying to all underclassmen and faculty. Certainly they were building a bridge in the twilight of their years at dear old Alma Mater. As this third edition of the Criterion is being issued to you, the seniors are saying farewell to the happiest days of their lives. Let us not shed tears, for if we are builders we all have work to do. We are charged with the responsi- bility of creating a bigger and better Jefferson for the children of our alumni. Our philosphy of education here at jefferson embraces the policy of build- ing the whole child or individual. lt is our constant aim to train the mind for useful thinking. We strive to perfect our knowledge of the fundamental subjects, As we need new modern equipment and teaching aids to do the job, we hope to attain it. As better trained teachers are necessary we propose to add them. ll
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